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. >> what does the role that egypt played mean for egypt and the region going forward? >> reporter: egypt has definitely emerged as the winner in all of this. secretary of state clinton calling it a cornerstone of stability in the region. and i think the west had been a little bit concerned about how egypt's recently elected islamist government would handle a situation like this. they did seem to strike a balance between appeasing their muslim brotherhood supporters who wanted them to talk tough with israel while making sure there's no chance of jeopardy jeopardizing that 32-year-old peace treaty with israel and, of course, the $1.5 billion in u.s. annual aid that comes attached to that treaty. >> clarissa ward thank you. >>> we now go to margaret brennan in washington where she is learning more about the united states' role in the cease fire deal. >> good morning to you charlie, and to gayle. u.s. and israeli officials say u.s. president obama sealed the deal with benjamin netanyahu but hillary clinton delivered the cease fire by showing up the primary contact between
. >> what does the role that egypt played mean for egypt and the region going forward? >> reporter: egypt has definitely emerged as the winner in all of this. secretary of state clinton calling it a cornerstone of stability in the region. and i think the west had been a little bit concerned about how egypt's recently elected islamist government would handle a situation like this. they did seem to strike a balance between appeasing their muslim brotherhood supporters who wanted them...
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he said his new authority is needed to guide egypt through its democratic transition and that he will give up his expanded powers once the country has a new constitution. a final draft of the constitution is now complete, written and voted on by a panel dominated by president's morsi's political allies, neither all of them islamists. the constitution gives islamic sharia law a more specific role in government and doesn't guarantee women's equality. it also empowers the state to defend morals and values. critics like human rights lawyer say that could be used to curtail freedom of expression. >> egyptian society originally there were six or eight women and maybe half of them, out of 100, have resigned. >> president morsi's opponents are planning another big demonstration today on tahrir square in central cairo. mr. morsi is make iing a politi gamble that most people here will vote for a constitution that represents his own more conservative views but in doing so he has infuriated many other egyptians. for "cbs this morning," holly williams, cairo. >>> back here in the united states, ma
he said his new authority is needed to guide egypt through its democratic transition and that he will give up his expanded powers once the country has a new constitution. a final draft of the constitution is now complete, written and voted on by a panel dominated by president's morsi's political allies, neither all of them islamists. the constitution gives islamic sharia law a more specific role in government and doesn't guarantee women's equality. it also empowers the state to defend morals...
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how critical is egypt's role? do you think there will be a ceasefire by the end of the day? >> i tried not to make predictions like that. to vale's role is critical. it's a test as to whether they broker can be accepted as an honest broker in the region.ities. one of the fascinating things here is the people. you have mohammed shehada, now the head of egyptian inte h generals. he's not a morsi guy, per se. morsi morsi promoted him. he he goes back to the mubarak me. regime. israelis have a relationship with him. they have dealt with him in secret. he was the broker who got their soldier who was held by hamas for six years out. of a he has a relationship with hamas. r when you have a trusted agent as agent a middle man who all sides have had experience with that's the kind kind of thing where you can see them developing a deal where they say okay we're taking your word for it. then the te and then the test begins. >> thank you, john. >>> and there is a war of words francis in san francisco over nakedness.kedness. on tuesday by a 6-5 vote the ved city council barely approved t
how critical is egypt's role? do you think there will be a ceasefire by the end of the day? >> i tried not to make predictions like that. to vale's role is critical. it's a test as to whether they broker can be accepted as an honest broker in the region.ities. one of the fascinating things here is the people. you have mohammed shehada, now the head of egyptian inte h generals. he's not a morsi guy, per se. morsi morsi promoted him. he he goes back to the mubarak me. regime. israelis have...
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that leaves egypt with a stalem stalemate and some big decisions charlie, charlie, norah? >> holly williams, thank you. f>> the powerball jackpot has grown to half a billion dollars, the se he second largest in lottery anstory. ct jackpot could go up again. officials predict 6.3 million tickets an hour will be sold to even so, officials say there's nly a 60% chance of a grand prize winner tonight. here is a look at the lottery onne at a gas station in hinsdale, illinois. we'll take you there in our next half hour. and two jackpot winners, how their good luck has changed their lives. >> hope springs eternal, doesn't their liver ime t does. s.> some of this morning's headlines. "new york times" says apple manager responsible for apple's eplacement for google maps was ridiculed when it came out earlier this year, incorrect monuions for landmarks like the ngshington monument and gave misleading directions. >>> southeast missourian says water levels on the mississippi river are so low, river traffic may soon come to a halt. widespread drought is the senlem. usinesses are sendin
that leaves egypt with a stalem stalemate and some big decisions charlie, charlie, norah? >> holly williams, thank you. f>> the powerball jackpot has grown to half a billion dollars, the se he second largest in lottery anstory. ct jackpot could go up again. officials predict 6.3 million tickets an hour will be sold to even so, officials say there's nly a 60% chance of a grand prize winner tonight. here is a look at the lottery onne at a gas station in hinsdale, illinois. we'll take...
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think about it, syria on israel's northern border, egypt on the southern border, now jordan. there's a lot of volatility, a lot of uncertainty. israel has benefited in a military sense enormously since its creation by disunity and lack of coordination among arabs. and that continues to this day. but they don't want to do anything that's likely to spark a wider conflict that would result in the end of its treaties with egypt and jordan and might lead to some degree of unification between arabs, being eroded by their common opposition to israel. >> norah? >> how much of this a test for the new egyptian government and president morsi? >> it's a very serious test for president morsi and the egyptian government. they, of course, have the same kind of conflicts in a reverse sense from those that israel does. they're trying to stabilize their own country, trying to recover from the economic decline that occurred immediately following the revolution, which led them into power. and at the same time, they have to respond to a public that is much more aroused about the actions in gaza a
think about it, syria on israel's northern border, egypt on the southern border, now jordan. there's a lot of volatility, a lot of uncertainty. israel has benefited in a military sense enormously since its creation by disunity and lack of coordination among arabs. and that continues to this day. but they don't want to do anything that's likely to spark a wider conflict that would result in the end of its treaties with egypt and jordan and might lead to some degree of unification between arabs,...
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he's promised he will relinquish them next year when egypt gets a new constitution and a new parliament, but the problem is, for his entrenched opponent really nothing will satisfy them unless he immediately rescinds this degree. >> thank you. >>> a deadly garment factory fire. saturday's fire killed theater 112 factory orkers. owned by an exporter whose clients include walmart and ikea. officials blamed the fire on a shorpt circuit on the ground floor. that eight-story building had no emergency exit. tomorrow will be a national day of mourning for those victims. >>> headlines from around the globe. the st. louis post a record $425 million on the powerball and sure to go up. $365 million was the biggest prior. >>> and general motors is taking a leap of faith with a chevrolet impala. betting it can perk up the 54-year-old sedan with a new design. at one time the impala was the best selling car in the united states. in recent years the impala has mostly been sold to rental agencies and the government. >>> elton john stunned his audience in beijing dedicating a concert to dissident art ift
he's promised he will relinquish them next year when egypt gets a new constitution and a new parliament, but the problem is, for his entrenched opponent really nothing will satisfy them unless he immediately rescinds this degree. >> thank you. >>> a deadly garment factory fire. saturday's fire killed theater 112 factory orkers. owned by an exporter whose clients include walmart and ikea. officials blamed the fire on a shorpt circuit on the ground floor. that eight-story building...
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egypt's capital this morning, opponents rallied against mohamed morsi, he met with the senior judges monday trying to quiet the dispute over his effort to assume near absolute power. holly williams is in cairo. good morning holly. >> reporter: good morning, charlie and norah. he met with several senior judges and told them that one of his new powers immuneity from the court would only apply to sovereign matters. the problem is that we don't know exactly what that means. it certainly won't satisfy his opponents. they're holding a large demonstration today in tahrir square, right behind me. you'll remember the square from last year's egyptian revolution which ousted the country's long-time dictator. one of the organizers of today's demonstration told me he is expecting half a million people. that seems ambitious. at the moment there are only a few thousand people out. some of president's morsi's supporters were planning a gathering but canceled that because they were afraid of clashes. we may see more violent confrontations as we have over the last few days. norah, charlie? >> holly, t
egypt's capital this morning, opponents rallied against mohamed morsi, he met with the senior judges monday trying to quiet the dispute over his effort to assume near absolute power. holly williams is in cairo. good morning holly. >> reporter: good morning, charlie and norah. he met with several senior judges and told them that one of his new powers immuneity from the court would only apply to sovereign matters. the problem is that we don't know exactly what that means. it certainly won't...